Creamy Tahini Hummus

Yield: 3 cups

The perfect snack! Healthy, filling, and offering so many different ways and flavors to play with, it can be served with your favorite veggies or bread.

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup tahini paste
¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for serving
1 clove garlic
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. salt
1½ cups canned or cooked chickpeas, peeled and rinsed
2–3 tbsp. water, as needed
dash of paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the tahini and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to mix. Add the olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt and pulse until mixed. Add the chickpeas and pulse again until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add the water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle the paprika over the top. Use veggies to dip!

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING (¼ CUP):

Calories 89kcal
Total Carbohydrates 4g
Protein 3g
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 18mg
Potassium 8mg
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 1.3% Daily Value
Vitamin C 3.5% Daily Value
Calcium 2.6% Daily Value
Iron 1.3% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here